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See Honolulu from Atop Waahlia Ridge

When reaching the serene state park on Waahila Ridge, cool, refreshing air instantly let’s you know that you’ve made it to the top of St….

Bruce Fisher: Making The Hawaii Connection

Bruce Fisher spends his days telling visitors about Hawaii, but his own first impressions are somewhat hazy. His first visit was when he moved here…

Strawberry Guava: The Sweet Invader

If you happen to go for a hike while visiting Hawaii, chances are you will come across a strawberry guava (psidium cattleianum) tree. Its bright…

Navigating Hawaii: Windward, Leeward, Mauka, Makai

One of the most unique aspects of Hawaii has got to be its microclimates. One side of the island may be raining buckets while at…

There’s an App for That: Pidgin 101

Ho, brah! Why you when make ladat for? You stey making anykine. Make mo’ humbug fo’ me! Ah, lose money ladat. I tell you, das…

Hawaii Through Ha‘a Keaulana’s Eyes

Some of Oahu’s most pristine shorelines and vast mountain ranges exist on the west side of the island. In fact, the Waianae Mountains hosts Oahu’s…

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Rich with History

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (JCCH) is one of those hidden gems we often overlook; not because it’s a small hole-in-the-wall but because it’s…

Year of the Dragon in Hawaii

Kung Hei Fat Choy! This week many people around the world will be celebrating the Chinese New Year, and Hawaii is definitely included in the…

Jason Poole: The Accidental Hawaiian Crooner

Even before warming their toes in Hawaii’s sandy shores, visitors have most likely already warmed their hearts with the island’s beautiful voices that ring so…

You Get Da Time? I Get Hawaiian Time.

The time in Hawaii is anywhere from three to six hours behind the mainland. But the time within Hawaii households? Well, that’s a whole different…

Shane Victorino Makes a Hawaii Five-0 Appearance

An actor, a comedian and a baseball player are slated to appear in Hawaii Five-0 soon. Guess which one viewers in Hawaii are most excited…

Hawaii Food: Okonomiyaki

If the Japanese had invented pizza, then I’m guessing it’d probably be something similar to okonomiyaki (oh-KOH-no-me-YUH-key) – a pan-fried dish with a pancake-like “crust,”…